Communications Technician - Intern
Employment Type: Student position
About Burgundy Diamond Mines
Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to the market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.
Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.
Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Team Leader - IT & Communications and working a two (2) weeks on / two (2) weeks off rotation with 12 hour per day shifts at the Ekati Mine site. The Communications Technician - Intern will maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communication systems which include satellite, wireless & microwave communications, Motorola based radio & paging systems, Security camera & Genetec system, Wenco Fleet control, dispatching, & Drill system, and various mine site communication systems. The student internship is from June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provide Installation and maintenance to the following Security platform systems.
Installation, programming & troubleshooting experience of Genetec Camera systems including Access card Control.
Installation, troubleshooting and repair of IP AXIS and PELCO Analogue cameras.
Provide Installations and maintenance to a wide variety of Communication Systems.
Installation, programming & troubleshooting of Motorola digital radio repeaters, mobile & handheld radio including Motorola Paging systems is an asset.
Install & maintain communication towers, power plants, solar array system used for day-to-day communications operations and emergency response throughout the mine site.
Provide Support and Maintenance for the Telephone system at all locations at Ekati.
o Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel 3300 IP phone system.
o Program, installation & troubleshooting of Mitel SX2000 for digital & analogue phones.
Installation & Maintenance of Wenco vehicle tracking systems which include High precision drills, low precision haul trucks for all mine production fleet equipment.
Wireless, satellite & microwave communications familiarity with 5 years previous work experience in an industrial setting.
Installation, troubleshooting/splicing/fusing of Fiber & copper wire infrastructure.
Maintain contact with vendors for support and problem resolution.
Provide support and maintenance to over 150 cisco & Fortinet network switches, access points, and controllers across the Mine site.
Education/Experience
Enrollment in Communication Technician program or a relevant Journeyperson Certificate, or equivalent.
A background in maintenance and support of a variety of communications systems in an industrial setting is considered an asset.
Good knowledge of TCP/IP and other communications protocols.
Good knowledge & experience in communication systems radio, microwave, phone, internet, satellite.
Network certification (CCNA) will be considered an asset
Experience supporting Motorola Digital Radios or equivalent hardware.
Experience supporting Cisco or Fortinet network hardware: switches, access points, and SD-Wan devices.
Experience supporting alternate power generation sources for WAN connectivity.
Experience supporting GPS systems.
Experience using Microsoft Office 365.
Opportunity to learn & develop skills in Wenco installation and system, Motorola radio and paging systems, Cisco & Fortinet network hardware, alternative power generation, GPS system, and Genetec camera & Access control installation and system.
Working in mine site field location with extreme weather conditions is required.
What we offer
At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.
We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities.
On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.
The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other Northern fly points as indicated in the NWT Socio-Economic Agreement for the Ekati mine.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. Impact Benefit Agreement Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume, to receive priority consideration.
For information about the beautiful region in which our mines are located visit www.spectacularnwt.com.
Visit www.burgundydiamondmines.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.
Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
